WASHINGTON -- Sure, the Memphis Grizzlies continue their slide down the Western Conference standings. That might just spell trouble for the Washington Wizards.

Concluding a five-game road trip, the Wizards fell to the Brooklyn Nets 103-98 on Tuesday for their second consecutive loss. Both defeats came against teams with losing records and without key players. The Blake Griffin-less Los Angeles Clippers rallied from four points down inside the final minutes for a 113-112 win over Washington on Saturday.

The Wizards (14-13) haven't been at full strength for the past nine games, but that could change when the Grizzlies (8-19) visit Wednesday.